With more than 20 departments, each doing important and unique work, it is a challenge to describe all that Student Affairs does on campus. This wheel, which is divided into four categories, is intended to help campus partners, faculty, and students better understand the diverse ways we are here to help.
As we strive to help students discover their passion, people and purpose, our strategic plan will help us focus our efforts and be innovative as we adapt to the diverse, changing needs of our students. I’m so grateful to everyone who took the time to brainstorm and submit their ideas so we could arrive at the final name together.
The Student Affairs Professional Development Committee is looking for new members to help with two important projects. The committee will focus on developing a consistent onboarding and offboarding program for Student Affairs and creating a training and professional development curriculum for Student Affairs personnel.
The Center for Campus Wellness, supported by the Huntsman Mental Health gift, offers free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to the campus community. This evidence-based course helps participants support others experiencing mental health challenges. Training includes a 2-hour self-paced online module and 6 hours of virtual instruction via Zoom. Summer training dates are June 8-9, June 29-30, and July 13-14.
Student Affairs is inviting staff to submit inspiring names for its strategic plan by June 3. There is no limit to the number of ideas you can submit. The strategic plan, developed using the Balanced Scorecard model, aims to guide the future direction of Student Affairs and clearly communicate its vision, mission, and strategy.